Camp Creek State Park

Camp Creek State Park and Forest
West Virginia State Park
Bell from a Shay locomotive that formerly worked in the Camp Creek area.
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mercer
Elevation 2,037 ft (620.9 m)
Coordinates 37°30′14″N 81°07′55″W / 37.50389°N 81.13194°W / 37.50389; -81.13194Coordinates: 37°30′14″N 81°07′55″W / 37.50389°N 81.13194°W / 37.50389; -81.13194
Area 550 acres (222.6 ha)
State Park Established 1987
 - State Forest Established 1945 [1]
 - Opened 1953 [1]
Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest city Princeton, West Virginia
Location of Camp Creek State Park in West Virginia
Website: wvstateparks.com/park/camp-creek-state-park-and-forest/

Camp Creek State Park was created in 1987 by dividing the 550-acre (220 ha) area from Camp Creek State Forest. Camp Creek State Park is located about two miles (3 km) from the Camp Creek Exit (Exit 20) of I-77 in Mercer County, West Virginia.

Features

  • 3 campgrounds
    • Mash Fork - 26 camping sites for tents or trailers
    • Blue Jay - 14 rustic sites
    • Double "C" - Horse and Ride sites
  • Picnic area
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Horseback riding

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Camp Creek State Forest". West Virginia Division of Forestry. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
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